CVE-2010-4528
UnknownEPSS 2.55%
Last modified
CVE-2010-4528 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. directconn.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple 2.7.6 through 2.7.8 in Pidgin before 2.7.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a short p2pv2 packet in a DirectConnect (aka direct connection) session.. EPSS estimates a 2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
directconn.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple 2.7.6 through 2.7.8 in Pidgin before 2.7.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a short p2pv2 packet in a DirectConnect (aka direct connection) session.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Libpurple | 2.7.6 |
| Pidgin | Libpurple | 2.7.7 |
| Pidgin | Libpurple | 2.7.8 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | <= 2.7.8 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.0.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.0.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.0.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.1.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.1.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.2.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.2.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.2.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.3.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.3.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.4.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.4.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.4.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.4.3 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.3 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.4 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.6 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.7 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.8 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.5.9 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.4 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.6.6 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.0 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.1 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.2 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.3 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.4 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.5 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.6 |
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.7.7 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42732Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42824Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=49Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0028Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42732Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42824Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pidgin.im/news/security/?id=49Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0028Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-4528?
directconn.c in the MSN protocol plugin in libpurple 2.7.6 through 2.7.8 in Pidgin before 2.7.9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a short p2pv2 packet in a DirectConnect (aka direct connection) session.
How severe is CVE-2010-4528?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4528 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4528?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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